Create Alias for Lisp Functions or Add Description to Defun

[pracslipkerm]

Hi All,
I have an extensive library of Lisp routines I have created with short names eg LL0, BKL, PJ, etc. which are the command I want to enter on the command line.

I now have a new drafty that is not familiar with my abbreviations and as such I am wanting to essentially add a description to the commands.

For example, when you type L on cmd line acad shows L (Line), This is what I am after so typing BKL would show BKL (BK_Lisp).

I have discovered that creating an alias in the Acad.pgp file (BKL, *BK_Lisp) will achieve this but will mean that I need to add all the LISP commands into the pgp file and ensure that it is updated with each autocad upgrade.

Does anyone know if it is possible to create an alias directly from LISP or add a description to the defun command to replicate the autocad functionality?

Thanks in Advance
Steve

[BlackBox]

Adding to .PGP works, but then has to be distributed & maintained.

Adding to the source .LSP is also some work, but at least gets you to a single source of truth if located on the network:

(defun c:BKL ()
  (princ "\rBKL (BK_Lisp)")

  ;;<-- do something useful
  
  (princ)
)

[BIG-AL]

If you look into "Autoload" it may be the answer for you you have a lisp that has all the lisps that you want to run from a shortcut. Its like acad.pgp.

(autoload "COPY0" '("COPY0"))
(autoload "COPYCOMMAND" '("ZZZ"))
(autoload "COVER" '("COVER"))
(autoload "DIMFLIP" '("DIMFLIP"))
(autoload "DRAWXFALL" '("DRAWXFALL"))

The other thing to do is make a manual explaining what all the commands do. I use Word as its easy to copy and paste. Yeah I need to update forgot to change 2005. This was given to all new staff.

LISP programs November 2005

General instructions

These lisp programs are accessed via the following methods from within AutoCAD.

The majority of programs that you will use often have been set-up to load automatically and you need only type a short key sequence to use eg "XP"

If your computer is not set up to load automatically please read the instruction at the back of this guide to enable this method.

How to use 

Some programs start straight away and you just follow the prompts. Others will give you a message on the required keyboard entry so program can be repeated again without reloading.

The programs below, names are indicated as well as their shorthand keystroke if available.

[pracslipkerm]

Thanks @BIG-AL,
I will have a look into autoload.
Currently I have a LISP routine to list all the shortcuts and a breif description.
Cheers
Steve

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Thanks @Blackbox,
I currently have the list in .lsp file.
Cheers
Steve

[pracslipkerm]

Hey @Big-AL,
Looks like this does not allow changing the command name.
I am thinking I just need to set the LISP routines to the full command name I want then add "dummy" lisp command for the shortcuts
Thanks the the suggestion
Cheers
Steve